Peer Support at Unique Ways

Some recent quotes  from our Parent Carer Members

“The best advice I was ever given came from other Parent Carers and the Unique Ways Team at their Coffee Morning at Hanson Lane”

“It’s a space where I can be honest about the situation and not feel judged”.

“When I’m there, I feel listened to and believed”

“I come  here (Unique Ways Peer Support) and I feel like I can have discussions rather than always being talked down to or about”.

What is Peer Support ?

Peer Support is when people use their own experience to help each other.  There are different types of Peer Support, at Unique Ways Peer Support sessions, we:-

  • Bring together Parent Carers with shared experiences to support each other
  • Provide a space where you feel accepted and understood
  • Treat everyone’s experiences as being equally important
  • Involve giving and receiving support.

In Peer Support, everyone’s views and experiences are equally valued, rather than anyone being seen as more of an expert than others.  How much support you give and receive can vary depending on what feels right for you at different times.

What you do at a Peer Support session

You might want to focus on discussing a particular topic or specific difficulties you are experiencing, anything you feel like talking about really, it’s up to you.

It’s not always about getting or giving advice.  It’s also about having a safe space to get things off your chest and occasionally sharing a laugh about it all.

Coffee Morning @ Halifax Central

The first Tuesday of every month is our coffee morning! Whether you’ve got the kids in tow or not, you’re more than welcome to come down for a brew and a chat to make new friends and talk through any questions and concerns you have with our volunteers and staff. Find out more about our coffee mornings.

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Afternoon Tea @ Halifax Central

For those that can’t make the morning sessions, pop along to our afternoon tea on the third Wednesday of every month. Tea, cake, friendly faces, compassionate support – and the full run of our sensory toy library for the kids.

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Coffee Morning @ Upper Valley

The second Wednesday of every month is our Upper Valley coffee morning. We want to deliver peer support in all communities so we are delighted to be able to offer this locality session. Come along for a hot drink and a biscuit and some friendly faces. You can pick up a Max Card at the same time.

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Coffee Morning @ Family Hub Jubilee Centre

New for 2024 the fourth Tuesday of every month is coffee morning at Central Halifax Family Hub (Jubilee Centre). We are committed to delivering peer support in all communities so we are delighted to be able to offer this new locality session. All members are welcome however our focus here is removing any cultural barriers for Parent Carers who are from ethnic minority groups.

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